All Countries
Weather & Climate in El Capulín, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,442 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,442 ft (1,049 m) |
| Area | 1,200.7 sq mi (3,109.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8281°N, 100.0374°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 56 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 117 km | 35 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 115 km | 85 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 115 mph | 284 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
El Capulín has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.4").